albino BN vs regular BN Pleco

[aquacutlure]

Does the albino only come in the yellowish color or is there one that is white.

The regular bn pleco i would really like if it is all black or mottled with black on a brown background.

I am assuming they are the same behavior wise.

Help me choose.

[jpappy789]

Of the 3 albinos I've had, all had a yellowish color.

In terms of behavior no differences between colorations, but individuals can be different.

[aquacutlure]

also what would be the best way to sex bn plecos if they are juveniles, and as sub-adults.

I am thinking the male will have the bristles galore when sexually mature but i do not want to get two males thinking i got a male female, and i would cut back on the livebearers if i would be able to get a m and f bn for certain.

[jpappy789]

I dont know of any other way.

[Star_Rider]

also what would be the best way to sex bn plecos if they are juveniles, and as sub-adults.

I am thinking the male will have the bristles galore when sexually mature but i do not want to get two males thinking i got a male female, and i would cut back on the livebearers if i would be able to get a m and f bn for certain.
not sure exactly what you mean.

but i have 2 males in a 29 and they are big males at that.
the males have more pronounced bristles. the albinos can vary a bit from an orange to yellowish.

[aquacutlure]

what i was asking is, is there anotherway to sex Bn when young besides the bristles.

I am thinking that the males and females are similar in appearance before they hit sexual maturity.

[jpappy789]

Yes, females can have short bristles like younger males.

[DLV082]

The only sure way to tell is with the bristles. So if you definately want a male and female I would buy sub-adults or adults. As for the colour of Albino's mine are yellowy/orange. The albino's don't seem to grow as fast as the BN and the bristles are not as pronounced.

I also have a albino/BN cross touted as a marbled BN they are lighter than the standard BN and have quite pretty patterning on them, they seem to grow at the same rate as an albino.

Hopes this help's.

Cheers
Debbie

[aquacutlure]

thanks everyone hopefully i can get a pair that are solid black, at what size do they tend to be sexually mature at on average.

[froglover007]

Mine is dark green with jet black all over and white dots on her head. She is really pretty although it only shows the light dots when on a light-colored substrate.